Wolfe City – Administrators with the Wolfe City ISD will conduct a dedication ceremony Thursday evening for their new gymnasium, which was completed last month.

The event is tentatively scheduled to take place between the eighth grade girls and boys games.

The court will be dedicated to 1997 Wolfe City graduate Joe Gay Milton, who earned a number of accolades while at the school. Milton passed away in 2006. He also played football at the collegiate level, both at Wharton County Junior College and North Texas.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – Crews with Halff Engineering are in Commerce this month to begin work on a street indexing project approved by Council in December.

The study, in conjunction with a drainage study performed in 2009, will provide guidance in the priority process for future street renovations. The $44,500 project will take approximately 75 days to complete.

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – Greenville authorities are seeking the whereabouts of a suspect in an aggravated robbery at Sugar Hill Express along Wellington Street. The incident occurred Tuesday at around 10:30 p.m.

A store employee says a man pulled a small black pistol from his pocket and demanded money from the cash register. The employee complied and the suspect fled on foot.

By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – Hopkins County authorities are reporting the death of an inmate early Wednesday morning inside his cell.

Foul play is not suspected in the death of 30-year-old David Allen Robinson, of Sulphur Springs, who is said to have a history of medical problems. He was found dead shortly after 3:30 a.m.

An investigation, however, is being conducted and an autopsy has been ordered.

This week, Luke takes some time to discuss ways to cook up some of that game you've been hunting.

Outdoors with Luke Clayton 1-19-11

By Scott Harvey

Alba – Wood County authorities are investigating the death of teenage boy, who was reportedly shot in the chest Tuesday afternoon.

A witness is calling the death of 16-year-old Loren Wayne Saunders an accident. The incident occurred at Chaney Point RV Park #2 on CR 1590 in Alba. Saunders was a student at Alba-Golden High School.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The Commerce City Council takes no action on the pending litigation against its Mayor, who is being sued for repayment of funds in relation to a 2005 development project.

Council met in executive session Tuesday night to discuss the matter.

On January 11, City Attorney Jim McLeroy filed a lawsuit against Mayor Quay Throgmorton and his wife, Paige, regarding a reimbursement agreement in excess of $55,000 for the Rosemound Addition project.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The City of Commerce is again informing residents they'll be conducting smoke testing of sewer lines Wednesday during normal business hours to check for any problems.

While the smoke is not harmful, if it appears in your house there could be a problem with the drain system of your home, which may allow harmful sewer gases to enter your home.

Tuesday's testing will occur near the east end of Charity Road, Choctaw, Arapaho and in the area near Wal-Mart.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – It was a melancholy farewell to Bonnie Hunter during Tuesday night's Commerce School Board meeting.

Board members and Superintendent Blake Cooper expressed their deep appreciation for Hunter, who has served as Cooper's administrative assistant for the past two years, and been with CISD for the past 18 years.

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – Phoenix Charter School in Greenville is inviting the community hear a story of courage and hope, as they bring Rachel's Challenge to Hunt County Thursday.

Rachel Scott was the first person killed in the Columbine High School tragedy on April 20, 1999. She's left a legacy of treating others with kindness and compassion to help change the world.